First, punitiveness can often become institutionalized, i. Matthews, r 2005 the myth of punitiveness, theoretical criminology 92. His main teachings were on youth criminology and theoretical criminology. Theoretical criminology, the standard text in its field, has been extensively revised and completely updated. Matthews, the myth of punitiveness, theoretical criminology 9. Buy theoretical criminology 5 by snipes, jeffrey b. In gauging punitiveness, these studies typically rely either on attitudinal data derived from surveys that measure individual support for punitive sentences or on the size of the prison population. The fifth edition offers new sections on causation in scientific theories, sampsons theory of collective efficacy, and andersons code of the street. Muncie, john 2005 the globalization of crime control the case of youth and juvenile justice. Aug 24, 2015 in recent years, criminologists have devoted growing attention to the extent to which punitiveness is emerging as a central feature of many criminal justice systems. The myth of punitiveness, theoretical criminology, 92, pp.
There is a widespread claim in the criminological literature that the current period is characterized by a surge in punitiveness and that this punitive turn is fuelled by a new populism. It sets a new agenda for theoretical and practical engagement, and for creating a more effective and just criminal justice system. The myth of punitiveness by r matthews theoretical criminology, 2005 abstract cited by 0 self add to metacart. The myth of punitiveness roger matthews london south bank university, uk abstract there is a widespread claim in the criminological literature that the current period is characterized by a surge in punitiveness and that this punitive turn is fuelled by a new populism. Penal populism and the problem of mass incarceration. This encyclopedia offers a stateoftheart survey of leading theories, concepts, and key figures in the field. Download citation the myth of punitiveness there is a widespread claim in the criminological literature that the current period is characterized by a surge in punitiveness and that this. Roger matthews criminologist news newspapers books scholar jstor december 2010 learn how and when to remove this template message.
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Roger matthews 1948 april 7, 20201, was a british criminologist. New sections include material on neurotransmitters, environmentally induced biological components of behavior, impulsiveness and crime, neighborhoods as causes of crime, situational contexts of crime, the decline and resurgence of strain theories. The black criminal other as an object of social control mdpi. Type article authors roger matthews date 052005 volume 9 issue 2 page start 175 page end 201 doi 10. I would like to thank academic colleagues too numerous to mention who have given me conversations and support during a time when ideas are being replaced by impacts and respect by citation statistics, especially robert reiner, ronnie lippens, colin webster, colin sumner, steve taylor and pat carlen. Prior to joining the university of kent, he was a professor of criminology at london south bank university and middlesex university.
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A growing body of research has revealed that the financial cost and physical harmfulness of elite deviance overshadow the impact of street crime on society knowlton et al. The successes and failures of modern criminology 2. In recent years, criminologists have devoted growing attention to the extent to which punitiveness is emerging as a central feature of many criminal justice systems. Vold, carrying the simple title theoretical criminology. The criminal justice system may be the most obvious and substantively examined. Although the term punitiveness is widely used in the literature there is little ef for t to def ine or deconstr uct it. Volds theoretical criminology, which paved the way for a generation of criminological theorists. Public knowledge and sentiments about elite deviance by.
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Rational choice, routine activities and situational crime prevention 5. The case for a postmodern penality, theoretical criminology, 6, 145163. Liberalism, exclusion and the punitiveness of the british state. List of books and articles about criminology online. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Dehumanization and the policing of black people in the 21st century. The philosophy and politics of punishment and sentencing 1995. The myth of punitiveness roger matthews, 2005 sage journals. This fourth edition of theoretical criminology, the standard text and reference in its field, has been extensively revised and completely updated. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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